Home Security Camera Systems
Home security is of the utmost importance in the present scenario. Today, there are a number of tools available for proper security of homes, one of them being home security camera systems. Below is a brief list of such surveillance devices meant for home.
Dome Camera: Dome Cameras are very common in places of high security and surveillance, like a casino or a museum. Like their name, they are dome shaped and fit easily on ceilings. Some dome cameras can even be placed outside the house, but there is a specific type of installation for them. Dome Cameras are one of the most popular of the security cameras, because it is virtually impossible to pin-point what angle the cameras are placed at, unless at close range. Dome cameras have adjustable lenses and are also available in black and white.
Board Cameras: Board cameras may be the most used types of surveillance cameras, with a lot being used in ATMs, smoke detectors, etc. Board cameras may be available as a fixed lens on a mounted board, or may even be packaged in a small case. Board cameras may also be sold singly, so that the buyer can decide how and where to mount the camera. Board cameras normally have a pinhole lens, and are commonly used for secret surveillance.
Bullet Cameras: Bullet cameras are named so, because they are sold with a bullet like housing. The bullet camera is very small in size and have an integrated design. The length of the lens is very long and is shaped like a stick. Some bullet cameras have a infra-red LED feature. Infrared technology allows an LED light in infrared spectrum which is not visible to the human eye. The light illuminates the viewing area and therefore it is possible to monitor the area even in complete darkness. Depending on the model, these cameras can monitor in darkness up to ten to fifty feet depending on the model. Bullet cameras are weatherproof. They do not have the ability to use different lenses because they are sealed inside the bullet-shaped housing.
Security Monitors and Security Recorders: Security recorders allow the video to be directly shown on a normal television screen. Security recorders do allow this, but this procedure does not give a good resolution and quality. The best option for using security recorders are security monitors, which are prepared particularly for the purpose of showing the video recorded by security recorders.
Computer Based Systems: Computer based systems are basically specific hardware and software which with the help of which, one can convert their computers into a home security system and a home surveillance system. Through the help of a special card, one can use the computer to survey the house, as well as record the display on a disk drive.
Stand alone Systems: Stand alone systems are very similar to the VCRs of yore. They consist of the same machinery, and most of the video processing is done via hardware. The surveillance footage is then saved on a disc drive in digital format. stand alone systems are also technically enhanced, since the core operating system of a stand alone system is Linux, which cannot be hacked into or overwritten easily. Most stand alone systems also have remote capability, which allows them to be controlled via the internet or on a network.
One unique way of monitoring the house without a camera is using fake security cameras. These cameras are like fake cell phones or fake weapons, which creates the impression that the house is under surveillance.
Before opting for a home security system camera, one should look into the various features and advantages of the particular camera and the company. The internet is a great way of doing the necessary research in a quicker way.
